From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter confirming a potential start date and inquiring about the offered salary.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\2\ img070 | |
| Date | 31th January 1927 | |
| Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Rml/T. X1031 30, Benwarden Avenue, Waterside, Londonderry. 31 Jany. 1927. Mr. W. A.{Mr Adams} Robotham, Experimental Dept., Messrs. Rolls-Royce, Ltd. Dear Sir, Many thanks for your letter, received to-day. I could be ready to start on Monday morning, the 7th Feby, if that would suit you. Before giving a definite promise to be there, however, I should like to know what salary is offered, and if you will let me know this soon, I will reply immediately and definitely. With renewed thanks, I remain, Dear Sir, Your obedient servant, R.{Sir Henry Royce} J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Cox. | ||